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Olivia Mary Nantongo

Olivia Mary Nantongo (born 27 January 1994, Kampala)[1] is a Ugandan visual artist known for her mixed media artworks like portraits that focus on capturing the identity and pride of African women.[1][2]

Olivia Mary Nantongo
Born (1994-01-27) January 27, 1994 (age 32)
Kampala, Uganda
EducationBachelor of Industrial and Fine Arts, Makerere University
OccupationVisual artist
Known forMixed media artworks; portraits highlighting identity and pride of African women
Parent(s)Gynecologist father; businesswoman mother

Early life and education

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Olivia Mary Nantongo was born on 27 January 1994, in Kampala, Uganda,[1][3][4] to a gynecologist father and businesswoman mother, as the only daughter in a family of six children.[5] She holds a Bachelor of Industrial and Fine Arts degree from Makerere University in Uganda.[6]

Artistic career

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Nantongo is a mixed media artist who focuses portraying African women as independent and strong.[2] Her works emphasize themes of self love, liberation and the celebration of dark skinned women, representing a visual dialogue about beauty standards and societal pressures.[2][7][8]

Exhibitions and recognitions

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Solo exhibitions

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Group exhibitions

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  • ECHOES (July 22-August 15, 2023), with Ethel Aanyu and Allan Kyakonye, Kampala[11][12]
  • Embracing Her Essence: A Celebration of Young Women's Creativity (March-April 2024), Xenson Art Space, Kampala[13]
  • 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair (May 2024), New York City[14]
  • Wandala - drama. dream. decolonised (2026), Offenes Kulturhaus (OK) Linz, Austria[15]

See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 3 "Olivia Mary Nantongo". Amasaka Gallery. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "From pain to pride: Olivia Nantongo unveils raw, powerful take on womanhood through art". Monitor. 2025-05-18. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  3. ↑ "Olivia Mary Nantongo - Biography, Shows, Articles & More". Artsy. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  4. ↑ "Olivia Mary Nantongo". AtWork. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  5. ↑ "Olivia Mary Nantongo". RABA. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  6. ↑ "Acceptance by Olivia Mary Nantongo". Mukumbya Musoke Advocates. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  7. ↑ "Reformed Sinner By Olivia Mary Nantongo". Latitudes Online. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  8. 1 2 "I Am a Woman an exhibition by Nantongo J. Olivia Mary | Xenson Art Space". Evento Uganda. 2025-04-19. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  9. ↑ "I Am a Woman: An Exhibition by Nantongo J. Olivia Mary at Xenson Art Space, Uganda, Sat, 19 Apr 2025 at 3:00 PM, Get Tickets". eGotickets. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  10. ↑ Muyanja, Eve (2025-12-10). "ART AS HOME! A Monologue On Belonging, Inspired by Olivia Nantongo's Art Exhibition, I AM a Woman!". Medium. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  11. ↑ "ECHOES". Amasaka Gallery. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  12. ↑ "Amasaka Gallery presents ECHOES, Kampala, Uganda". ART AFRICA Magazine. 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  13. ↑ Musinguzi, Bamuturaki (2024-04-26). "Women artists bare emotions in art exhibition". Monitor. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  14. ↑ Porterfield, Carlie (2024-05-02). "1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair marks a decade in New York". The Art Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
  15. ↑ Mukaiwa, Martha (2026-01-29). "Amutse expands frame of Africa in Austria". The Namibian. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
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